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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.33, 658.56 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.33, 658.56 and 267.47 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.33 : 658.56 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.33/658.56 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.33x = 658.56 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.33x = 176,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,145.04/477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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